Post by Roxi Johnson on Jun 23, 2013 5:04:35 GMT -5
[ When we last left Roxi, the mystery woman had abandoned her, leaving her to face off against a barrage of bullets. ]
Wally - Kill. Her. Now!
Roxi - Uh-oh.
[ The bullets start flying and Roxi has to duck behind some crates, pinned down, but at least alive. ]
Wally - Careful, you idiots! Don't destroy the building!
Roxi - Now you tell them.
Wally - Shut up!
[ A few more shots are fired, then there is mass reloading. ]
Gotta make this count...
[ Moving with percision, Roxi is able to disarm and disable most of the men before they have a chance to reload. Of the 7 men, 4 are taken down, leaving only 3 and Wally himself.]
Wally - You morons. You can't kill one super-slut.
Roxi - Nice potty mouth.
Wally - Shut up!
Roxi - Make me.
[ Making the most of her weapon belt Roxi removes some smoke bombs and tosses them, before firing a dart from her wrist and taking out the lights. Moving swiftly, Roxi disables the final 3 men, leaving only Wally. Wally managed to find a light switch and bring the power back to part of the building. ]
Wally - No more hide and seek!
Roxi - I was tired of playing anyway. Give it up Wally.
Wally - Never.
[ Roxi confronts Wally, who assumes a fighting stance. Roxi throws a punch and hits the jaw of Wally, but the large man remains upright, and a small "clang" is heard.]
Roxi - Ow!
[ Roxi holds her fist in pain, as Wally smirks and grabs her in a chokehold. ]
Wally - Cybernetic enhancements. Not bad eh?
Roxi - *Hack* *Cough*
Wally - Yeah, I thought so. Now, I'll just eliminate you, and my problems will be over. I'll have to get new men, but those guys are a dime a dozen.
Roxi - *Cough* *Gasp*
Wally - Die, bitch.
[ Without warning, Roxi kicks as hard as she can right in the nuts on Wally. Wally actually feels it, and releases his grip. Then, out of nowhere, Sparks fly as Wally gets shocked by some sort of electrical current. It soon stops, and Wally falls down, revealing the mystery woman behind him with a tazer. ]
Roxi - *Huff* nice to see you again.
Woman - Bet you never thought you'd say that.
Roxi - No...I did not.
Woman - I figured you could use my help.
Roxi - Well, I..guess I should thank you.
Woman - It's my job. To help you.
Roxi - No. It isn't. I don't know who you are, I don't know your name.. And the infatuation with me needs to stop.
Woman - I am Cat, and I just saved your life.
Roxi - I would have figured out something.
Cat - I...I just want you to like me. Is that too much to ask for? Play with me.
Roxi - This isn't a game.
Cat - Fine, is that's the way we're going to play it...
[ Cat walks past Roxi and surprises her by sticking the tazer against her back, driving the air out of Roxi, and causing her to spasm on the ground. ]
Cat - Good-bye my dear. Maybe next time you'll accept my affections.
[ She turns and leaves Roxi on the ground writhing in pain. ]
Note to self: She carries a tazer.
[ A few minutes pass before Roxi is able to make her way to the rooftop, and of course, the mystery woman is long gone. ]
Roxi - Dang it. She's gone. Perfect ending to a ridiculous day.
[ Roxi looks around for a big before it dawns on her. ]
Roxi - Uh-oh. Keira's gonna kill me for being this late. Better head over there.
[ Later, Roxi uses her key to get into Keira's apartment, but the lights are off, and it doesn't look like anyone's home. Roxi immediately goes to the bedroom and finds Keira in bed. Keira rolls over, seemingly coming out sleep. Roxi sits on the bed at her feet.]
Roxi - Hey.
Keira - Hey.
Roxi - Sorry I kept you waiting.
Keira - It's okay. Did you take care of everything you needed to?
Roxi - Not...exactly.
Keira - Oh?
Roxi - There's still some stuff I need to do, but it can wait.
Keira - Okay.
Roxi - It's really dark in here. mind if I-
Keira - DON'TTURNONTHELAMP!
Roxi - Uh...alright.
Keira - It's just...I'm not ready for the light just yet.
Roxi - Alright. Take it easy.
Keira - I'm sorry. I'm just really tired. It was a long day today.
Roxi - I get it. It's late. I'll let you go back to sleep.
Keira - Thanks. And good luck against Zelda.
Roxi - Thanks Keira. That means a lot.
Keira - I just...want you to be happy.
Roxi - I appreciate that. You...uh...aren't mad at me are you?
Keira - I know sometimes things just happen you don't expect.
Roxi - Yeah.
Keira - I forgive you. For now.
Roxi - That's good. Good night.
[ Roxi moves up on the bed and kisses Keira on the forehead. Roxi runs her hand through Keira's hair, until...]
Roxi - Ow!
Keira - ...What happened?
Roxi - I cut my finger on something that was in your hair.
Keira - Maybe there was something on the bed. Here, I'll wipe it off.
Roxi - No. It's alright. I'll take care of it.
Keira - Are you sure?
Roxi - Yeah. You get some sleep.
Keira - Okay...Good night.
Roxi - Good night.
[ Roxi leaves the room and shuts the door. She carefully examines her cut, it's a pretty deep laceration on her finger. ]
Glass? What the heck was she doing?
Alright. I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there.
Last time, I said some very mean things about Zelda Knite. As true as they might have been, they were still mean. And I apologize. I should not have taken it that far.
But sometimes, Zelda Knite, for as nice as she is, can be really overbearing.
I mean, I could sit here and talk about my own sex life, but it just doesn't have the...the zip or the pizzazz of Zelda's. I just haven’t been with that many guys. I've been with Keira for the month that this place has been open. Yeah, another girl. I know, it's shocking. I never figured I ever be that girl, you know? But, it just happened one day, and I found myself in a relationship with another woman, and I'm...actually happy about it.
But that's really where the story ends. Nothing else exciting happens. Superheroes never really have time for girlfriends. Not when you're falling through skylights and fighting men with robot parts.
Okay, admittedly that is exciting. It‘s exciting as all get out. But, then again, not with Cat running around trying to play games. Seriously, she's going to get us both hurt. She's just like Keira sometimes.
...
Anyway, I guess I should get back on Zelda right?
So, we're counting down, coming ever so close to the date with destiny. Somebody wins, somebody loses Zelda. I am ready. As ready as I'll ever be to face someone who has done what you've done. And losing to you, while not the end of the world, would certainly be a big deal. But that by no means, means I am comfortable with losing.
I have not prepared myself to lose. I'm not thinking about losing. It has not crossed my mind even for a moment. Everything I have is focused on winning. I have not done all that I can in preparation to fail simply because you are Zelda Knite, and you always win. Nor will I take a backseat to you simply because you "need" to win. You can tell me, and whoever else will listen that you "need" something, that does not ensure you'll get it. The world doesn't operate like that. There's even a song, It's by the Rolling Stones. It's called "You can't always get what you want." I think you need to learn this is a fact of life. Because if you expect that I will roll over and lay down because of who you are, or who you claim to be, you have another thing coming.
And here, I thought you actually were a good person.
I mean, I still believe that in the end we can be friends, and possibly...I don't know "reform" the Neon Chick Express one day. Even though we’re not an official team, and I cannot believe that's the name you came up with. Maybe one day it can be real. But honestly, you’re kind of a pretentious, annoying little girl. I can see now why many people like you. Okay, hate you. Okay, despise you. it’s not really jealousy or envy. It’s not about being the best, It’s not even the fact that you win quite often. it’s the idea that you are somehow immune to criticism and above judgment based off your accomplishments. I assure you Ms. Knite, you are not. You like everyone else, are subject to them like everyone else.
Sunday isn’t about being or making friends. It’s about etching our names in history. It’s about being the best female wrestler in CPW and having the title to validate it. About a legacy.
You speak about that all the time, more so than Video games. Legacy. I get it, you want to be the best ever. You already call yourself as much, but deep down, you know that until you actually hold the CPW siren’s title, you can’t call yourself that. Until you wrestle me at Undisputed and you actually pin my shoulders to the mat, you can’t have that title. Literally and figuratively. You
know this is true.
You may have come to expect the finals of women’s tournaments, you may have come to expect winning every time you walk through the curtain. That’s admirable, but mistaken. You can waltz down the aisle with whatever video game paraphernalia you so chose. You can claim, as absurd as it is, that you are the first female gaming person ever. That’s all well and good. You can call me whatever you like, accuse me and every other woman who plays video games of copying you. Do whatever makes you feel good, and proud, and ready. The fact remains: I am not, nor will I ever intimidated by you, or your record, or your reputation. Because I know what it’s about.
You’re legacy.
Well, you can call me the anchorwoman because I have news for you: This will be a situation, where you fail. This is the time, where the legacy, the fate of Zelda Knite, is to actually come up short. You don’t achieve the goal you set out for. You just…get beat by me. That’s how that particular chapter of your story ends.
It’s not the end of the world. The sky isn’t going to fall because of it. Zelda Knite can lose and the sun will come up. No one’s going to banish you from their farm or anything. The world will still turn. You may not think that way, but it’s the truth. You may need a win, you may want to win. You may feel like if you don’t, everything you’ve accomplished won’t be worth it. That’s a lot of stock and some pretty motivational words, but I want that title just like you do. And it’s going to take more than that to beat me. Unlike a lot of the women you’ve defeated before, You can’t just tell me you’re the best, you have to show me.
Yes, Zelda. I require that you prove to me that you are as good as you say you are. Because to me, it’s a lot of talk to take away from your shortcomings. It’s to distract from the fact that Zelda Knite isn’t all that she’s cracked up to be. That Zelda Knite has flaws.
That’s why you’ll come with a lot come Sunday
You desperate to prove yourself, come at me with everything you have. All your humor, arrogance, idle threats, honest sentiments, and hefty bravado. You come to take the championship dream from me as if your career was on the line. You come for redemption, you come for validation?
I have only justice.
Zelda Knite, get used to disappointment. You are about to have a very bad day.
Wally - Kill. Her. Now!
Roxi - Uh-oh.
[ The bullets start flying and Roxi has to duck behind some crates, pinned down, but at least alive. ]
Wally - Careful, you idiots! Don't destroy the building!
Roxi - Now you tell them.
Wally - Shut up!
[ A few more shots are fired, then there is mass reloading. ]
Gotta make this count...
[ Moving with percision, Roxi is able to disarm and disable most of the men before they have a chance to reload. Of the 7 men, 4 are taken down, leaving only 3 and Wally himself.]
Wally - You morons. You can't kill one super-slut.
Roxi - Nice potty mouth.
Wally - Shut up!
Roxi - Make me.
[ Making the most of her weapon belt Roxi removes some smoke bombs and tosses them, before firing a dart from her wrist and taking out the lights. Moving swiftly, Roxi disables the final 3 men, leaving only Wally. Wally managed to find a light switch and bring the power back to part of the building. ]
Wally - No more hide and seek!
Roxi - I was tired of playing anyway. Give it up Wally.
Wally - Never.
[ Roxi confronts Wally, who assumes a fighting stance. Roxi throws a punch and hits the jaw of Wally, but the large man remains upright, and a small "clang" is heard.]
Roxi - Ow!
[ Roxi holds her fist in pain, as Wally smirks and grabs her in a chokehold. ]
Wally - Cybernetic enhancements. Not bad eh?
Roxi - *Hack* *Cough*
Wally - Yeah, I thought so. Now, I'll just eliminate you, and my problems will be over. I'll have to get new men, but those guys are a dime a dozen.
Roxi - *Cough* *Gasp*
Wally - Die, bitch.
[ Without warning, Roxi kicks as hard as she can right in the nuts on Wally. Wally actually feels it, and releases his grip. Then, out of nowhere, Sparks fly as Wally gets shocked by some sort of electrical current. It soon stops, and Wally falls down, revealing the mystery woman behind him with a tazer. ]
Roxi - *Huff* nice to see you again.
Woman - Bet you never thought you'd say that.
Roxi - No...I did not.
Woman - I figured you could use my help.
Roxi - Well, I..guess I should thank you.
Woman - It's my job. To help you.
Roxi - No. It isn't. I don't know who you are, I don't know your name.. And the infatuation with me needs to stop.
Woman - I am Cat, and I just saved your life.
Roxi - I would have figured out something.
Cat - I...I just want you to like me. Is that too much to ask for? Play with me.
Roxi - This isn't a game.
Cat - Fine, is that's the way we're going to play it...
[ Cat walks past Roxi and surprises her by sticking the tazer against her back, driving the air out of Roxi, and causing her to spasm on the ground. ]
Cat - Good-bye my dear. Maybe next time you'll accept my affections.
[ She turns and leaves Roxi on the ground writhing in pain. ]
Note to self: She carries a tazer.
[ A few minutes pass before Roxi is able to make her way to the rooftop, and of course, the mystery woman is long gone. ]
Roxi - Dang it. She's gone. Perfect ending to a ridiculous day.
[ Roxi looks around for a big before it dawns on her. ]
Roxi - Uh-oh. Keira's gonna kill me for being this late. Better head over there.
[ Later, Roxi uses her key to get into Keira's apartment, but the lights are off, and it doesn't look like anyone's home. Roxi immediately goes to the bedroom and finds Keira in bed. Keira rolls over, seemingly coming out sleep. Roxi sits on the bed at her feet.]
Roxi - Hey.
Keira - Hey.
Roxi - Sorry I kept you waiting.
Keira - It's okay. Did you take care of everything you needed to?
Roxi - Not...exactly.
Keira - Oh?
Roxi - There's still some stuff I need to do, but it can wait.
Keira - Okay.
Roxi - It's really dark in here. mind if I-
Keira - DON'TTURNONTHELAMP!
Roxi - Uh...alright.
Keira - It's just...I'm not ready for the light just yet.
Roxi - Alright. Take it easy.
Keira - I'm sorry. I'm just really tired. It was a long day today.
Roxi - I get it. It's late. I'll let you go back to sleep.
Keira - Thanks. And good luck against Zelda.
Roxi - Thanks Keira. That means a lot.
Keira - I just...want you to be happy.
Roxi - I appreciate that. You...uh...aren't mad at me are you?
Keira - I know sometimes things just happen you don't expect.
Roxi - Yeah.
Keira - I forgive you. For now.
Roxi - That's good. Good night.
[ Roxi moves up on the bed and kisses Keira on the forehead. Roxi runs her hand through Keira's hair, until...]
Roxi - Ow!
Keira - ...What happened?
Roxi - I cut my finger on something that was in your hair.
Keira - Maybe there was something on the bed. Here, I'll wipe it off.
Roxi - No. It's alright. I'll take care of it.
Keira - Are you sure?
Roxi - Yeah. You get some sleep.
Keira - Okay...Good night.
Roxi - Good night.
[ Roxi leaves the room and shuts the door. She carefully examines her cut, it's a pretty deep laceration on her finger. ]
Glass? What the heck was she doing?
Alright. I'm going to go ahead and throw it out there.
Last time, I said some very mean things about Zelda Knite. As true as they might have been, they were still mean. And I apologize. I should not have taken it that far.
But sometimes, Zelda Knite, for as nice as she is, can be really overbearing.
I mean, I could sit here and talk about my own sex life, but it just doesn't have the...the zip or the pizzazz of Zelda's. I just haven’t been with that many guys. I've been with Keira for the month that this place has been open. Yeah, another girl. I know, it's shocking. I never figured I ever be that girl, you know? But, it just happened one day, and I found myself in a relationship with another woman, and I'm...actually happy about it.
But that's really where the story ends. Nothing else exciting happens. Superheroes never really have time for girlfriends. Not when you're falling through skylights and fighting men with robot parts.
Okay, admittedly that is exciting. It‘s exciting as all get out. But, then again, not with Cat running around trying to play games. Seriously, she's going to get us both hurt. She's just like Keira sometimes.
...
Anyway, I guess I should get back on Zelda right?
So, we're counting down, coming ever so close to the date with destiny. Somebody wins, somebody loses Zelda. I am ready. As ready as I'll ever be to face someone who has done what you've done. And losing to you, while not the end of the world, would certainly be a big deal. But that by no means, means I am comfortable with losing.
I have not prepared myself to lose. I'm not thinking about losing. It has not crossed my mind even for a moment. Everything I have is focused on winning. I have not done all that I can in preparation to fail simply because you are Zelda Knite, and you always win. Nor will I take a backseat to you simply because you "need" to win. You can tell me, and whoever else will listen that you "need" something, that does not ensure you'll get it. The world doesn't operate like that. There's even a song, It's by the Rolling Stones. It's called "You can't always get what you want." I think you need to learn this is a fact of life. Because if you expect that I will roll over and lay down because of who you are, or who you claim to be, you have another thing coming.
And here, I thought you actually were a good person.
I mean, I still believe that in the end we can be friends, and possibly...I don't know "reform" the Neon Chick Express one day. Even though we’re not an official team, and I cannot believe that's the name you came up with. Maybe one day it can be real. But honestly, you’re kind of a pretentious, annoying little girl. I can see now why many people like you. Okay, hate you. Okay, despise you. it’s not really jealousy or envy. It’s not about being the best, It’s not even the fact that you win quite often. it’s the idea that you are somehow immune to criticism and above judgment based off your accomplishments. I assure you Ms. Knite, you are not. You like everyone else, are subject to them like everyone else.
Sunday isn’t about being or making friends. It’s about etching our names in history. It’s about being the best female wrestler in CPW and having the title to validate it. About a legacy.
You speak about that all the time, more so than Video games. Legacy. I get it, you want to be the best ever. You already call yourself as much, but deep down, you know that until you actually hold the CPW siren’s title, you can’t call yourself that. Until you wrestle me at Undisputed and you actually pin my shoulders to the mat, you can’t have that title. Literally and figuratively. You
know this is true.
You may have come to expect the finals of women’s tournaments, you may have come to expect winning every time you walk through the curtain. That’s admirable, but mistaken. You can waltz down the aisle with whatever video game paraphernalia you so chose. You can claim, as absurd as it is, that you are the first female gaming person ever. That’s all well and good. You can call me whatever you like, accuse me and every other woman who plays video games of copying you. Do whatever makes you feel good, and proud, and ready. The fact remains: I am not, nor will I ever intimidated by you, or your record, or your reputation. Because I know what it’s about.
You’re legacy.
Well, you can call me the anchorwoman because I have news for you: This will be a situation, where you fail. This is the time, where the legacy, the fate of Zelda Knite, is to actually come up short. You don’t achieve the goal you set out for. You just…get beat by me. That’s how that particular chapter of your story ends.
It’s not the end of the world. The sky isn’t going to fall because of it. Zelda Knite can lose and the sun will come up. No one’s going to banish you from their farm or anything. The world will still turn. You may not think that way, but it’s the truth. You may need a win, you may want to win. You may feel like if you don’t, everything you’ve accomplished won’t be worth it. That’s a lot of stock and some pretty motivational words, but I want that title just like you do. And it’s going to take more than that to beat me. Unlike a lot of the women you’ve defeated before, You can’t just tell me you’re the best, you have to show me.
Yes, Zelda. I require that you prove to me that you are as good as you say you are. Because to me, it’s a lot of talk to take away from your shortcomings. It’s to distract from the fact that Zelda Knite isn’t all that she’s cracked up to be. That Zelda Knite has flaws.
That’s why you’ll come with a lot come Sunday
You desperate to prove yourself, come at me with everything you have. All your humor, arrogance, idle threats, honest sentiments, and hefty bravado. You come to take the championship dream from me as if your career was on the line. You come for redemption, you come for validation?
I have only justice.
Zelda Knite, get used to disappointment. You are about to have a very bad day.
